Mercer University

Macon, GA

Mercer University

Macon, GA

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Undergrad Science & Engineering

Tuition & Fees

$43,754

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
680
25th
600
75th
680
25th
590
75th
32
25th
25
75th
29
25th
24
75th
31
25th
26
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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,643
Declined 1,913
Total Received 7,556
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Private

4,859

undergraduate students

4,030

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a private comprehensive research university. Its 150-acre campus is located in Macon, 85 miles south of Atlanta.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 8,889
Established in 1833
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

150-acre campus in Macon (population: 153,095), 85 miles south of Atlanta; branch campus in Atlanta. Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Atlanta. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Mercer University
1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA
31207-0001

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
78%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
36%
Top 1/4
68%
Top 1/2
92%
Bottom 1/2
8%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
680
25th
600
75th
680
25th
590
75th
32
25th
25
75th
29
25th
24
75th
31
25th
26

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
Application deadline (final deadline) July 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1; Early Action II deadline: December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,643
Declined 1,913
Total Received 7,556

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,594

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $40,890
Housing $7,152
Food $7,376
Additional fees $2,864
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $59,482
Average Financial Aid - $24,594
Total with Avg. Aid $34,888

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 637-2378
F: 478 301-2671

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Community Health and Preventive Medicine yes
Computational Science yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes yes
Conducting yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Criminology yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes yes
Data Science, General yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering, General yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security yes
Human Resources Development yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Informatics yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Information Technology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes yes
Keyboard Instruments yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Management Science yes
Marketing, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Neuroscience yes
Nursing Science yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other yes
Philosophy yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Statistics, General yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes

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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

8,889

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

55%

4,859
students

Female
65%
3,179

Male
35%
1,680

45%

4,030
students

Female
69%
2,798

Male
31%
1,232

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

85%

4,129
students

Female
63%
2,603

Male
37%
1,526

15%

730
students

Female
79%
576

Male
21%
154

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
31%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
43%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.40
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 15

Spring: November 15

Summer: March 15

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 38
Countries most often represented Canada
France
India
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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